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Busta Rhymes Honors Lost Friends with New Project
21 Aug
Summary
- Busta Rhymes' new album features unreleased J Dilla beats.
- The project includes contributions from the late D'Angelo.
- Rhymes discusses the emotional weight of working with deceased friends.
Rapper Busta Rhymes discussed the profound emotional impact of creating music that incorporates the work of friends who have passed away. His latest project is built around hundreds of previously unreleased beats from the influential producer J Dilla.
This new album also features the distinctive vocals of D'Angelo, sourced from an unfinished recording session dating back over two decades. Rhymes expressed his dedication to honoring the legacies of these beloved artists, acknowledging the challenge of not having them present.
He reflected on the deep sense of loss and emotional heaviness that accompanies engaging with their creative output, noting that the finality of death makes these friendships especially poignant and deeply missed.
